He started the revolt that eventually became the Mexican War of Independence (1810 - 1821) against Spain. Hidalgo, however, didn't live enough to see the fruits of his efforts: he was captured and executed in July of 1811. Other "insurgents" saw him as a martyr, and continued with the war effort.
He issued the Grito de Dolores on 16 September 1810.
He is considered to be the father of Mexican independence.
He began such struggle, starting the revolt against Spanish colonial authorities.
He started the revolt which would eventually become the War of Independence against Spain.
overthrew the Spanish monarchy
He started it, on September 16, 1810.
The preist leader was Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo was a priest as well as one of the leaders in Mexico's fight for independence. His father was Don Cristobal Hidalgo y Costilla.
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It was Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was born on 1753-05-08.
Miguel Hidalgo is considered the 'father of the nation'.
Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
Waz a priest, made the independance war in spain, father of his country
quien fue miguel hidalgo
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I know his father was a man named Cristobal Hidalgo, but im not sure who his mother was..
The Priest (Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla) who started the Mexican War for Independence with the Grito de Dolores.